Cathy PIANON

About Cathy PIANON

Cathy Pianon holds a key executive role at Groupe SEB, where she serves as Senior Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Communication. She is also part of the Executive Committee and works closely with the CEO office, reflecting her position at the intersection of corporate governance, institutional relations and public messaging. In a listed company with global reach, her remit is strategic: she helps shape the company’s external narrative, manage stakeholder relations and support the leadership team on sensitive corporate issues. Before joining Groupe SEB in January 2019, Cathy Pianon built her career in an international and highly visible environment at Disneyland Paris, where she was Vice President of Public Affairs, Communication and CSR, and a member of the Executive Committee. That background gave her strong experience in public affairs, corporate communication, sustainability topics and executive-level coordination. Her career path suggests a profile combining strategic communication, regulatory awareness and a strong understanding of stakeholder expectations. At Groupe SEB, her work supports a company that operates worldwide and relies on a portfolio of powerful brands, international development and innovation-led growth. In such a context, public affairs and communication are not purely support functions: they are essential to preserving reputation, ensuring consistency in corporate messaging and helping management engage with institutions, media and investors. Cathy Pianon’s value lies in her ability to bridge strategy and influence. Her dual responsibility in public affairs and communication gives her a broad view of corporate priorities, from reputation management and crisis preparedness to external positioning and stakeholder dialogue. This makes her an important figure in Groupe SEB’s executive structure, particularly as the company continues to pursue growth, international expansion and long-term operational discipline.